Not all of you will recall the Everly
Brothers (who were extremely popular in the 1960s), but you will know some of
their music, as well as many of the artists who were influenced by their sweet,
close harmonies. Tenor Phil Everly, two years younger than Don, passed away on
Friday, January 3, 2013 (at the age of 74) of pulmonary disease. It is believed
that his illness was a result of years of cigarette smoking.
Some of the Everlys's dozens of
Billboard Hot 100 hits include “All I Have to Do is Dream” and “When Will I Be
Loved” (which was written by Phil and later covered by Linda Ronstadt). Both
Everlys claimed fame as guitarists and songwriters, having come from a musical
family. The brothers sang with their father, Ike, and their mother, Margaret on
Ike's radio show in the 1940s. The brothers's memorable harmonies have
influenced many famous artists such as the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Simon &
Garfunkel, and later the Bee Gees.
“Bye Bye Love” became their first
million seller in 1957. 1960's “Cathy's Clown,” written by Phil and Don Everly,
was their biggest hit, selling more than eight million copies.
The Everly Brothers were among the
first artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame, in 1986. They hold
the record for the most Top 100 singles by any duo. In 1997, they were awarded
the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. They were inducted into the Country
Music Hall of Fame in 2001 and into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004. They
have their very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and are on the Rolling
Stones Magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
Early on, the Everly Brothers
toured with Buddy Holly, and influenced his style of dress. Later, they toured
with Simon & Garfunkel. In tribute, Phil and Don were mentioned in Paul
McCartney's “Let 'Em In.”
Phil Everly is now gone, but in
musical circles, he will never be forgotten. R.I.P.
Philip Everly [1939 – 2014]
© 01/04/2014
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